Job Description
Job Summary:
The Head of Operations will oversee the development and management of residential, domiciliary, assisted living packages, befriending, and day care/work services for vulnerable adults and children. The focus will mainly be on services for individuals with learning disabilities and mental health problems, some of whom have behaviours that challenge.
About The Role
Key Accountabilities:
* Ensure that all work within Praxis Care is people-focused, respecting principles of privacy, dignity, fulfilment, independence, and choice.
* Be available to discuss difficulties with the people we support and act as their advocate, either within the programme or with external agencies. Oversee assessment care plans and reviews on a needs-led individual basis.
* Provide leadership, supervision, and management of staff, ensuring that all projects within the zone are fully staffed and within budget. Manage workloads and address staff development needs.
* Assist the Regional Director of Care with project development, initial management, and policy formulation to promote quality care and ensure the rights of the people we support.
* Participate fully in the preparation of annual budgets and monitor and recommend budget adjustments via the accounts system, managing services within the allocated finances.
* Liaise with carers, professional staff, voluntary bodies, and community groups to meet clients’ needs.
* Participate in committees and working groups as appropriate to the duties of the post.
Requirements of the Role:
* Participate in the organisation’s performance management process.
* Model the organisation's values, behaviours, and competencies at all times.
* Perform duties in accordance with Praxis rules, regulations, and policies.
* Carry out additional duties or roles as required.
Criteria:
Education, Experience & Training Qualifications
Essential
* Minimum of 4 years’ experience in a supervisory or management role in a health and social care setting.
Qualification in:
* Social Work
* 1st Level Nursing
* Allied Health Profession
* Level 5 Leadership for Health and Social Care Services in a relevant pathway
* Must be registered with the appropriate body within the first six months of employment.
Desirable
* Demonstrable project management experience.
* Experience in policy review and refinement.
* Knowledge of accredited quality systems (e.g., ISO, etc.).
* Understanding of the legislative and regulatory environment affecting care provision in Northern Ireland.
* Knowledge of the local commissioning and provider environment in Northern Ireland concerning care services for people with learning disabilities and mental health needs.
Skills & Competencies:
* Full valid driving licence and access to own vehicle (If a disability precludes an individual from holding a driver’s licence, it should be stated how they can meet the mobility requirement of the post)
* Flexibility in working hours.
* Willingness to volunteer for one event per year to assist service users or fundraising department.
* Knowledge and experience in budget management.
Attributes:
* Initiative, resourcefulness, and level-headedness.
* Pleasant, assertive, and diplomatic in approach.
* Highly motivated and innovative.
Skills Needed
Managerial / Operational, People, Nursing / Caring
About The Company
Praxis Care provides a wide variety of services to vulnerable adults and children, supporting individuals with mental ill health, learning disabilities, autism and dementia. Our staff teams are essential to ensuring the provision of these services.
As a new member to the team, you can expect to be trained and supported in a structured fashion to achieve the high standards expected by the people we support and mandated by our regulators.
Company Culture
Our core values include compassion, integrity, teamwork, innovation and resilience. We also ensure that kindness and respect is integral to every role within Praxis Care and these values are fundamental to the provision of care we deliver to the people we support.
If you are interested in a role that is rewarding, varied and positively impacts the lives of those we support, then we want to hear from you.
Desired Criteria
* Demonstrable project management experience.
* Policy review and refinement experience.
* Knowledge of accredited quality systems (e.g., ISO, etc.).
Required Criteria
* 4 years of experience in a supervisory or management role in a health and social care setting.
* Full valid driving licence and access to own vehicle
* Qualification in: Social Work, 1st level Nursing, or Allied health professional or Level 5 in leadership in health and social care
* Right to Work in the UK
Closing DateTuesday 17th June, 2025